Data Scientist (MSIC)

COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a Data Scientist to join our MSIC Team.

We are seeking a self-motivated individual that is eager to learn and help the team support the critical junction between managing high‑volume data and mission‑essential operations. This opportunity will allow you to run basic analyses and visualizations to surface actionable insights, and coordinate with program teams to translate analytical outputs into operational plans and process improvements; ideal candidates are early to mid career data scientists with hands‑on experience in Python or R, SQL, data wrangling, and version control, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset for balancing fast‑paced operational needs with rigorous data practices.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Performs analysis of data systems, such as Big Data systems *
• May perform statistical analysis and provide input for reports and dashboards
• Involved with the development of data products, reports, and dashboards or other display techniques*
• Evaluates data, algorithms, and their interaction to improve algorithm performance*
• May apply advanced statistics, including natural language processing and machine learning to create solutions.
• May assist in data modeling and data virtualization
• May write code to preprocess and clean data

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or higher in computer science, data science, engineering, math, statistics, operations research or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years related experience
• Familiarity with advanced machine learning, data science techniques and mathematical approaches
• Working knowledge of current operating systems and programming languages
• U.S, Citizenship required: Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for DIA-SCI access. Candidate selected must successfully pass a DIA CI polygraph within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics, Operations Research or related field or equivalent experience
• 2 years programming experience in Python, R, Julia, TensorFlow, CUDA, JavaScript, Scala, Java, Unix/Linux, C, C
• Proactive self-starter capable of finding and solving problems with little guidance
• Experience implementing and utilizing Generative AI (such as large language models (LLMs))
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable data pipelines (ETL/ELT workflows)
• Familiarity with MLOps best practices
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Podman)

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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